Nevada Preschool & TK
In Nevada, children must turn 5 by the first day of the school year to enter kindergarten. Nevada has no transitional kindergarten ("young fives") program; its public early-learning option for younger children is state-funded pre-K. The state funds Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK), a pre-K program for income-eligible three- and four-year-olds. Head Start is available statewide for income-eligible families.
Key early-childhood facts for Nevada
- Kindergarten entrance cutoff
- Children must turn 5 on or before the first day of the school year to start kindergarten.
- Free pre-K options
- Free state-funded pre-K is available to income-eligible three- and four-year-olds through Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK).
- Notes
- Nevada has no transitional kindergarten program. Its public early-learning pathway before kindergarten is state-funded pre-K (Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK)) plus Head Start.
Head Start and early learning resources
Find local Head Start and state pre-K programs: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator
State early education website
https://doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-early-learning-and-development/nevada-ready-state-pre-k-program
Last updated 6/21/2026. Always confirm current rules with your state education department or local school district.